Blue Jackets clinch playoff berth after beating Stars in makeup game

The Columbus Blue Jackets clinched a spot in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night in Dallas. It is only the second time in the 16-year history of the franchise that the Jackets have earned a berth in the postseason tournament.

With the win, Columbus is tied with Philadelphia at 91 points, but the Flyers still hold third place in the Metropolitan Division due to the tie-breaker -- Philadelphia has 38 regulation or overtime wins to Columbus' 37. The Flyers have three games remaining in the regular season while Columbus has two.